The Union traded up to take UConn goalie Andre Blake with the first pick of the draft. Two trades with Dallas and Toronto landed the Union at #15 where they chose Coastal Carolina’s midfield distributor Pedro Ribeiro. In round 2, the Union nabbed defenders Kevin Cope and Robbie Derschang.
A coach’s quality comes out at game time: Did he choose the right lineup? And are those players properly prepared? At times, John Hackworth can seem both stubborn and flexible in his lineup choices and his tactics. After his first full year in charge, PSP looks at what Hack got right and what he can improve going forward.
Save for one fantastically memorable moment, reviewing Kleberson’s season is more a question of what ifs than anything else.
When your friend is struggling, you help him out. Conor Casey and Jack McInerney haven’t played as typical strike partners, but they’ve both done the hard work to make sure the other could succeed. Along the way, they’ve both proven they still have a lot more to offer.
A huge clash between the US and Mexico is might keep your mind off the Union for a while. Check out all the big stories ahead of tonight’s showdown.
Our series on the challenges of playing on the road concludes with a look at some the unglamorous aspects of travel and away tactics.